Italian artist reimagines Madonna paintings to expose Gaza’s pain
Italian artist Eduardo Castaldo has unveiled an artwork titled ‘Holy Mothers of Gaza’ inside Naples’ Pappacoda Chapel.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump from closing Washington DC golf course for renovation
It is the latest development in a months-long challenge to the president's plans for East Potomac Golf Links.
Liberals announce plans for teen prison bootcamp for young offenders
Dhurringile Prison in north-east Victoria, which has been lying dormant since its closure two years ago, will be reopened to house a program to rehabilitate young offenders under a new Liberal election plan.
Top tax accountant exam scorer in South Korea admits to using AI to cheat
South Korean police said on Sunday they had launched an investigation after the top scorer in a national tax accountant exam confessed to using artificial intelligence to cheat. The test taker, who ranked first in both r
UBS unveils new West Kowloon hub to tap Greater Bay Area wealth
UBS has drawn back the curtains on its new Hong Kong headquarters in West Kowloon, a 20-storey tower with a client floor built for meetings, dinners and events, as the Swiss lender anchors its regional presence to tap gr
Saudi-led coalition intercepts two missiles, two drones in Riyadh
Fighting escalates in Yemen's Marib and al-Jawf, as UN agency says more than 340,000 Yemenis displaced since August.
Pope Leo speaks of community 'suffering' on visit to remote Andes town
Santa Cruz de Succhabamba is part of the Diocese of Chiclayo, where the pope served as bishop from 2015 to 2023.
Neil the seal has new management plan unveiled
Tasmania's favourite southern elephant seal Neil attracts a large following when he comes ashore in the state's south-east — and new rules have now been unveiled that aim to better protect not only Neil but other members
How Swim GP may have given a glimpse of the future of para-sport
Swim GP's all-action, high-octane racing is designed to provide a boost for Australia's swimmers in the lead-up to LA28 and Brisbane 2032, and puts para-swimming front and centre.
Concerns arise as Takaichi’s X posts not kept as records
From the launch of her administration in October 2025 through Oct. 12 this year, Takaichi has posted 843 times — over twice a day on average.
Katherine Deves among four NSW upper house candidates revealed by One Nation
Party’s NSW leader Mike Newman says contenders are ‘people from the real world’ and not ‘career politicians’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The failed federal Liberal candidate Katherine Dev
IVF, VAD and abortion off the table as Catholic company takes over hospital
IVF, abortion and voluntary assisted dying services are all legal. But when a Catholic provider takes over a hospital and drops services the church opposes, the community is left without.
Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion
A coalition of 57 countries seeking to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels is pressing ahead despite the withdrawal of founding member Colombia
AI ‘blue aliens’ rising as health experts on China social media spark pseudoscience backlash
In China, some influential online voices offering health advice are neither doctors nor academics, but AI-generated blue aliens. Depicted as emissaries from an advanced civilisation, the bald, blue-skinned digital figure
Japan’s FamilyMart pulls up striped socks to survive convenience store rivalry
For some people, the blue, green and white striped socks hanging near the entrance of a FamilyMart convenience store may look more like an emergency purchase than a fashion statement. Yet the 390 yen (US$2.44) socks hav
Hong Kong sending who’s who delegation of business leaders to Apec CEO Summit
Hong Kong will send one of its largest-ever delegations to the Apec CEO Summit in Shenzhen on Tuesday and Wednesday, with at least 54 business leaders set to attend, the South China Morning Post has learned. According to
Chinese social media firms under fire as fake history spreads online
Pseudo-history about China is mushrooming online, spreading fake accounts of the past due in large part to platform algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI) and a lack of monitoring, according to a Chinese provincial aut
Can Chinese AI companies curb cyber risks from open-weight models without losing their edge?
China’s leading artificial intelligence model companies are beginning to curb the cybersecurity capabilities of their most advanced open-weight models, following a string of high-profile AI hacking incidents involving bo
Qld government reveals successful tenderer for $1.4b Brisbane Arena
Construction consortium Gather Brisbane has been chosen to build the $1.4 billion Brisbane Arena at Woolloongabba, and to develop the former Gabba site after the stadium is torn down following the 2032 Olympic and Paraly
Iraq PM sacks nine officials over oil smuggling in pro-Iran stronghold
Dismissals follow probe that uncovered illegal oil refineries and smuggling in a region run by Kataib Hezbollah.
Thunderstorms, giant hail and powerful winds forecast for NSW as wild weather hits east coast
Volatile weather predicted after storms on Saturday, with a man in his 20s struck by lightning while swimming on NSW Central Coast Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dangerous and severe “superc
The COP31 talks showcase a disastrous post-American world
The U.S. is not sending a delegation to COP31 and has begun withdrawing from the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Netanyahu sends plea to Eisenkot for unity government
Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a public plea to opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a unity government.
Thailand’s elderly kept in cages
A nursing home in Thailand, has been accused of keeping dozens of senior residents, in metal cages.
SpaceX’s Starship nails a smooth return with historic catch
SpaceX Starship made a triumphant return to Earth, caught midair by giant mechanical ‘chopsticks’.
This Pomeranian is affectionate and strong-willed
Cacao loves to run and have his fur brushed. He's also looking for someone loyal to share life's joys with.
Israeli air strike kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza
Hamas confirms the death of Rafah brigade commander Samir Abu Younis in an attack on Khan Younis on Saturday.
Have you done this before? Hong Kong firefighter recalls mid-air rescue chat
Hong Kong firefighter Yuen Chung-hang did not expect to have to explain his work experience while dangling from a rope to rescue one of two workers left hanging in mid-air outside a skyscraper after their gondola malfunc
Asean’s neutrality set to be tested as Philippines welcomes world leaders
World leaders converged in Manila for the Asean summit on Sunday, bringing attention to the 11-member bloc’s growing clout in a region with a population of 700 million and a US$4.4 trillion economy that is tipped to beco
Carers of people with disability left exhausted navigating NDIS
Parents are increasingly becoming the primary caregivers for their disabled adult children, which often comes at a high physical and emotional cost.
Italy pitches Germany observer status in GCAP fighter jet program
Rome, London and Tokyo are driving the Global Combat Air Program, which aims to put a sixth-generation fighter jet into service by the mid-2030s.
‘Visa of life’ recipient honored for preserving diplomat’s legacy
Warsaw-born Smoller and her family escaped Nazi persecution of Jewish people after obtaining visas issued in Lithuania by Sugihara.
US investigators say too soon to know what caused tanker-cruise ship collision
The US National Transport Board has begun its investigation into a collision between a tanker and a cruise ship carrying more than 100 people in New Orleans.
Fuel removal at Fukushima reactor going smoothly: workers
The No. 2 unit suffered no major damage to the building housing the reactor, but radiation levels around the spent fuel pool remain high.
Hundreds of men march in Switzerland to protest violence against women
Organisers say men must speak out, as Swiss study finds half of men aged 18 to 24 hold restrictive view of masculinity.
PM Takaichi reiterates her determination to bring abductee Yokota home from North Korea
Sunday marked 49 years since Yokota was kidnapped from of Niigata on Nov. 15, 1977, when she was a junior high school student.
Fight over Lower House seat-cut bill to intensify in Japan
Opposition parties — aside from the Democratic Party for the People (DPP) — are preparing to mount strong resistance to the bill.
SpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first
SpaceX officials say catch by mechanical arms shows Starship's full reusability, crucial for rapid, low-cost recycling.
Trump blames US ground stop outage on ‘old broken stuff’ as Duffy points finger at contractor
Duffy said officials were investigating whether contractor ‘incompetence’ or a faulty router was the cause of the meltdown
My mother told me I would die if I sought treatment for Ebola - I am proof you can survive
Fear and misinformation surrounds the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo - Dr Kamwanga's mother was not immune.
Judo champion shakes up French presidential race with surprise candidacy
Teddy Riner is one of the most popular figures in modern-day France, and one in five voters say they could support him.
Malaysia’s Melaka poll shows ethnic lines firming. Can Anwar turn Malay nationalist tide?
Identity politics could very well decide the outcome of Malaysia’s next national election, experts say, after parties and voters dug in their heels along ethnic lines in recent polls that have undermined Prime Minister A
Iran war live: Saudi-led coalition strikes down 3 drones in as many hours
Saudi-led coalition strikes down three Houthi drones in as many hours, as Bahrain issues potential danger alert.
Lambie suggests change to childcare subsidies to cut spending
The independent senator says the government should "means test it all", warning Australians will continue to face economic pressure for the next couple of years.
Portugal immortalises Ronaldo with a new number 7
Portugal’s national team has lined up in Cristiano Ronaldo's number 7 in its first match since he retired from the side.
Global powers converge on Manila as ASEAN summit kicks off
Southeast Asian heads of state will face questions on trade, security and an ongoing energy crisis while playing host to global leaders.
Aussie quick says 'everyone knew' about sandpaper, as Warner doubles down
Australian cricket's Sandpapergate saga continues, with David Warner doubling down on social media while a former squad member declares he is comfortable saying the entire team knew about the infamous ball-tampering scan
Zimbabwe’s HIV gains face a test among young people
New prevention tools offer hope, but reaching young people remains a challenge.